14-letter words containing e, d, u, c, a
- expected value — the sum or integral of all possible values of a random variable, or any given function of it, multiplied by the respective probabilities of the values of the variable. Symbol: E(X). E(X) is the mean of the distribution; E(X–c) = E(X)–c where c is a constant
- field guidance — a method of guiding a missile to a point within a gravitational or radio field by means of the properties of the field
- flame-coloured — having a strong reddish-orange colour
- french mustard — a mild mustard paste made with vinegar rather than water
- frequency band — band2 (def 9).
- frozen custard — a smooth-textured, soft, frozen-food product of whole milk, and sometimes cream, egg yolk, etc., sweetened and variously flavored, often served in an ice-cream cone.
- functionalised — to make functional.
- functionalized — Simple past tense and past participle of functionalize.
- garden produce — cultivated or farm-produced goods, such as fruit and vegetables
- gaudi i cornet — Antoni [ahn-taw-nee] /ɑnˈtɔ ni/ (Show IPA), 1852–1926, Spanish architect and designer.
- golden currant — a western North American shrub, Ribes aureum, of the saxifrage family, having purplish fruit and fragrant, drooping clusters of yellow flowers that turn reddish.
- gouda (cheese) — a mild, semisoft to hard cheese similar to Edam and sometimes coated with red wax
- grandiloquence — speech that is lofty in tone, often to the point of being pompous or bombastic.
- greyhound race — a race in which greyhounds chase a dummy hare around a track
- harlequin duck — a small diving duck, Histrionicus histrionicus, of North America and Iceland, the male of which has bluish-gray plumage marked with black, white, and chestnut.
- heading course — (in brickwork) a course of headers.
- heat conductor — a material or device that conducts heat
- hindu calendar — a lunisolar calendar that governs all Hindu and most Indian festivals, known from about 1000 b.c. and subsequently modified during the 4th and 6th centuries a.d.
- hornyhead chub — a small N American fish, Nocomis biguttatus
- house of cards — a structure or plan that is insubstantial and subject to imminent collapse, as a structure made by balancing playing cards against each other: The scheme is so overly complicated that it's likely to prove to be just another house of cards.
- hurricane deck — a deck at the top of a passenger steamer, having a roof supported by light scantlings.
- hydraulic pile — a hollow pile through which a jet of water is forced to wash away the ground beneath.
- hydrocephalous — Having a swollen head.
- hydropneumatic — relating to both liquid and gas substances
- indestructable — Misspelling of indestructible.
- induction year — the first year of a newly qualified teacher's career, in which he or she has a lighter workload and follows a programme of professional development and support provided by an experienced mentor; at the end of this year, the teacher is formally assessed against the core professional standards
- isla de pascua — Spanish name of Easter Island.
- issued capital — the shares of a company that have been sold or distributed
- judge advocate — a staff officer designated as legal adviser to a commander and charged with the administration of military justice.
- justinian code — the body of Roman law that was codified and promulgated under Justinian I.
- l-shaped curve — a curve on a graph that shows a sharp fall after which values remain low for a long period
- langue de chat — a flat sweet finger-shaped biscuit
- laser-guidance — a technique of guiding a missile, etc, using a laser beam
- lecythidaceous — relating to the Lecythidaceae family of large trees, native to tropical South America and Madagascar
- legal document — a document concerning a legal matter; a document drawn up by a lawyer
- leptodactylous — having slender toes or fingers.
- levulinic acid — a white or colorless, water-soluble solid, C 5 H 8 O 3 , produced by the hydrolysis of cane sugar, starch, or cellulose; used chiefly in the organic synthesis of nylon, plastics, and pharmaceuticals.
- linen cupboard — airing cupboard
- loud and clear — loudly and clearly
- lunar distance — the observed angle between the moon and another celestial body.
- mandibulectomy — (surgery) excision of the mandible.
- mare acidalium — (Sea of Venus) an area in the northern hemisphere of Mars, appearing as a dark region when viewed telescopically from the earth.
- mendaciousness — telling lies, especially habitually; dishonest; lying; untruthful: a mendacious person.
- merchant guild — a medieval guild composed of merchants.
- mirabile dictu — wonderful to relate; amazing to say
- much-travelled — A much-travelled person has travelled a lot in foreign countries.
- multichambered — comprising or involving several chambers
- multidialectal — encompassing or involving several dialects
- multinucleated — Having multiple nuclei; multinucleate.
- musical comedy — musical (def 5).